Israel

Former Mossad chief tells Galilee Conference his familiarity with Iranian nuclear facility ran deep. US strike on site was ‘the fulfillment of all my dreams,’ he says. 

Israel's defense budget has reached a record $61 billion, while its long-term military buildup plan has grown by about $17 billion in just one year. With the war continuing, threats evolving and seeking to reduce its reliance on US military aid, Israel faces a costly military overhaul, raising one central question: Where will the money come from?

Following a proliferation of videos posted by Israeli lawyers on social media, the Israel Bar Association's National Ethics Committee has issued a series of new guidelines: Songs, dancing and animation will generally be considered harmful to the dignity of the profession. Lawyers will be required to dress appropriately, refrain from promises such as a "victory in court" and present the key facts of a case rather than merely boasting about a lenient sentence or a large award. 

A turbulent overnight cabinet session debated the multinational force framework and a roadmap that ministers say threatens Israel's security.

Researchers find that Israeli students who are more proficient with AI tools tend to rely on them more heavily. A surprising link also emerges with seeking help from friends and lecturers. 

Taglit-Birthright Israel's flagship summer event was held Tuesday evening with a major show in Tel Aviv. Prof. Miriam Adelson urged participants to stand firm against antisemitism: “Stand up for what you believe in. Israel is your home.”

New Tel Aviv University study finds more than 90,000 Israeli citizens left the country for an extended period in 2025. Researchers say there is no immediate economic threat but warn: “Looking ahead, there is growing concern that emigration could endanger Israel’s security and economy.”

In a letter sent to the prime minister and defense minister, the IDF deputy chief of staff warned of the consequences of failing to transfer the agreed funding from the Finance Ministry, including an immediate reduction of IDF reserve forces along the borders, suspension of readiness programs and freeze on career military recruitment.

Bar Bechor Asraf died in tragic circumstances, days after attending his brother’s wedding. Asraf was a close friend of Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova Festival on Oct. 7, and had struggled with the pain of losing her ever since.